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Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The 12-month curriculum is designed for those previously qualified in a clinically related health profession. It provides professionals with the educational requirements and clinical experience to sit for the ARDMS examinations in physics/ultrasound and instrumentation and the imaging specialties of abdomen and obstetrics/gynecology. Observation (eight hours) in a sonology lab prior to consideration for acceptance is required.

Academic Requirements
Applicants for admission must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have qualification in a clinically related health profession, with a minimum of two years of education in an accredited educational program. Examples of such professions are radiography, nuclear medicine technology, medical technology, nursing, etc. A composite of an applicant's academic record, references, motivation and a personal interview is the major criterion for admission.

Specific Academic Requirements

1. Applicants must have completed college education in general anatomy and physiology (8 semester hours), college English grammar and composition (6 semester hours) and college algebra.
2. A minimum grade point average, for all post-secondary course work, of 2.3 is required.
3. Certification in CPR and first aid is required before matriculation in the program.
4. Observation (eight hours) in a sonology lab is required.
5. Interviews are by invitation only.

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October 16, 2006